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Disability money matters

Archives for September 2017

Dla for child
Hi I claim dla for my son my question is what do you use the money for. I have used some during the holidays for days out and loads of toys and educational stuff. Thanks kim
Volunteering - Colleagues Not Making Effort To Get To Know Me
I've started volunteering to try to help (as much as I can) as I just moved into a new area and literally know NOBODY.. they know this but I feel like I'm the one making all the effort.. like I've tried speaking to them, asking them questions about themselves.. yet it seems if I don't speak and make the first move - they…
PiP (Care) and Sheltered Housing...
I just thought I'd share what happened....in case people are claiming PiPs (Care Component) and living in Sheltered Housing.. As explained in an earlier thread, I recently went through the DLA to PiP transfer. I was at the bank and got a mini-statement and realised the amount in my account was less than expected, so went…
PIP, ESA and carers allowance confusion.
Hi guys, I'm new here and looking for advice. After losing my 39th job recently due to my bipolar I am finally taking the advice of my team and claiming PIP and ESA. I have my ESA assessment coming up soon but I only made the call to PIP yesterday due to being unable. I live in privately rented accommodation and have…
Compensation Question
My sister in law has brain damage from birth in 1964, is anyone aware if there is anyway we are able to claim compensation for this?. Life is becoming exceedingly difficult supporting her as my mother in law is ill also, we have asked for additional support and have now been told we cannot have anymore, moving her to a…
Becoming A Deputy for Someone With Limited Capacity?
Hi there, I wondered if anyone has experience of applying to the courts to become a deputy for an adult child with limited capacity? I am currently looking into the process with regards to my son, who will be sixteen next year. I have been reading the information on the Government website and am finding it a bit confusing…
Transferring from DLA to PIP
Hi, I've probably done the worse thing imaginable and googled others experiences with PIP claims. I'm transferring from DLA to PIP and completely aware that the claims are different etc and although my DLA was set indefinitely, that won't happen. My main worry is that I did not provide any proof with my claim. I've read…
any suggestions for a cheaper lever propeller for wheelchair
Hi I have been looking at the lever propeller for wheelchairs where you have a long lever from the wheels and do a rowing action to move which is easier on the hands but the Nu-Drive is up in the thousands which is way out of my purse I am hoping maybe there are cheaper ones around.
Tribunal for PIP
So yesterday had my tribunal appeal for PIP, I am suffering with PTSD, severe anxiety and depression. A representative from the DWP was also present and although I have found the whole thing completely traumatising, they were polite people who gave me time and supplied tissues! I was told that the decision would be sent…
Any reduced rate loans for car purchases?
Hi guys, I've recently been scammed £2k online for a van that never was. I don't want to give up on my dream to be able to go places before it's too late. Doesn't anyone know if there are any discounted loans for WAV's? Thanks in advance Emma xox
24 soon to be an ex solider have Trigeminal neuralgia
Hello. Im wanting some help advise and well i dont know im lost in a pain and unsure what to do. Im 24, been in the army sins i was 18. I got diagnosed with Trigeminal neuralgia 1 years ago but have had it over 2 years, i have had a brain operation to try solve the issues (MVD) microvascular decompression on the left have…
school shoes ?
Hi im not sure if this is the right place to post this but here goes. We took my nearly 14yo ASD,ODD,Hypermobile son shoe shopping Monday and we always have to shop in clarks as he has very wide feet, we got his feet measured, we started upstairs in children's section but they didn't have many styles which my son liked so…
Concerned about a neighbour
Hello I know someone who's got some mental disabilities but I don't think they are being fully noticed by their doctor, because they function so well. They are 60 years old, they are working, but their home is full of junk, so cluttered that it's hard to walk in there sometimes (not all times as they do tidy here and there…
British gas warm home discount
Just wanted to make others aware that I filled this form in 3 times on there website and supplied evidence and every time I was denied ...... I decided to ring up and claim and got accepted ..... I didn't change any details but for some reason i qualified over the phone and not online ..... may help others ?
PIP annual advice letter
Hi all, I'm in the process of renewing my blue badge, and as my original decision letter is dated in 2015, I need to send my annual advice letter as proof of entitlement to pip. But the letter I received this year doesn't say it's proof of my entitlement anymore, just the amounts I get. It doesn't even say I'll get those…
new illness
i need some advice i am waiting on a tribunal for PIP and ESA , and i have being diagnosed with arthritis of the feet can you help me what to do as i havent a clue , i know they wont take this new illness into account , any advice please
SDP Advice please
Hi folks I am currently still receiving SSP from my employer, due to my condition i will not be returning to work after the 28 week SSP entitlement runs out and i believe i will then move on to ESA payments, this week i was awarded PIP at the higher rate for both daily living and mobility, i have been advised that i will…
50% pip road tax change of procedures
Hi All I today came home to what I thought was confirmation of 12 months road tax -50% pip discount. Unfortunately 1st time since 2013 my application was declined. Change of procedure- no longer does Dvla require original pip entitlement statement. Dvla now require me to contact dwp/pip and request an up to date…
Mobility DLA and AA Care - can this be claimed?
The husband of a friend, who is in his late 70s, was awarded DLA Mobility when he was in his early 60s. About a year ago, the amount of care he needed increased considerably, and the GP asked if he was getting an allowance for this. Neither the friend or her husband had ever claimed for care, (I think that they were…
How bizare. Move from dla to pip - decision?
On 31st March I had ESA face to face assessment but didn't receive a decision, just a letter end of May stating 'we have looked at your claim again following a recent change', and a rundown on how payment was worked out - no change. Received a letter dated 5th June saying 'Your Disability Allowance is ending' and needed to…

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